(Photo: This month we celebrate the 100th birthday of Charlie “Bird” Parker. From left, Tommy Potter, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie and John Coltrane at Birdland, the New York nightclub named after Parker, in 1951.)
This summer, we have enjoyed fabulous jazz at the Hotel Henry Summer Jazz Series, Jazz at Chandlerville, and in other locales also. Experiencing jazz during the pandemic has not come without challenges and careful considerations. At JazzBuffalo, we have believed in partnering and offering uplifting experiences for the community during the pandemic. We are doing our best to make sure ultimate safety is provided in outdoor settings. We have appreciated your cooperation to date and support for the “Keep Local Live Jazz Music Alive” Fund.
In light of additional New York State guidelines on restricting advertised ticketed and cover-charge events and music being performed in a non-dining setting, the fund becomes even more important to enable us to provide opportunities to jazz musicians hurt by such restrictions.
The Jazz at Chandlerville and Hotel Henry Summer Jazz Series will continue as music contributing to the entire experience being offered by Thin Man Brewery/Tappo Pizza and the 100 Acres Kitchens at Hotel Henry. Continuing will give more importance to adhering to the six-feet apart and mask-wearing guidelines.
Featured Events
Jazz at Chandlerville returns to a weekly schedule and we host Ann Philippone and John G. Brady!
Ann Philippone with John G. Brady at Jazz at Chandlerville
Jazz at Chandlerville picks up its weekly performances with a special treat of two genuine Buffalo multi-genre artists and legends. Ann Philippone has been one of the area’s most prolific jazz and blues pianists and vocalists for the past three decades. She has performed internationally and has been nominated for multiple awards in the region for jazz and blues piano/vocals. Ann has had a long-term following for her New Orleans-style barrelhouse, boogie, blues, and jazz performances that are uniquely her…
The Hotel Henry Summer Jazz Series will feature two nights of jazz at the 100 Acres Kitchens Patio and offer a food and refreshment stand for those to enjoy on the public south lawn. (PLEASE NOTE: Following social distance of 6-ft apart and wearing masks are a must! In addition, we will be limiting groups in the first section of the south lawn to 6 people. More than that and up to the NYS guidelines of 10 – you must go past the path to the open space of the public south lawn.)
Will Holton at Jazz at Hotel Henry Summer Jazz Thursdays
Will Holton is a Buffalo-bred saxophonist who draws inspiration from Jazz, R&B, and Soul artists. An ambassador for the countries largest Juneteenth Festival, he has also performed at statewide music festivals including Buffalo’s Pine Grill Reunion, Rochester’s Roc the Park and Afrikan American Festivals, Syracuse’s CNY Jazz Festival and annual performance in White Plains, NY, and Washington DC. Each year, Holton creates the “Love Cadenza” concert around Valentine’s. Additionally, Will Holton can be found performing at First Night for New…
The Jay/Sharp-Tet at Hotel Henry Summer Jazz Series
The Jay/Sharp-tet enjoys performing a collection of original compositions and arrangements of jazz standards around the Western New York area. Past performances include the Queen City Jazz Festival, the Northwest Jazz Festival, the Nietzsche’s Jazz Festival, Babeville’s 9th Ward, and at Pausa Art House. Inspired by ensembles such as the great Miles Davis Quintets they strive to approach every tune with a unique interpretation. Jacob Jay is a graduate of SUNY Buffalo State, where he received a Bachelor of Music…
Check Upcoming Events At JazzBuffalo For Both Live and Live Stream
Be sure to check out the Upcoming Events section of JazzBuffalo.org to learn about the fabulous amount of live streaming jazz available this weekend and beyond. Go here:
Upcoming Events: Live Stream
Contribute To “Keep Local Live Jazz Music Alive” Fund
To support the jazz series mentioned above and other local series JazzBuffalo is presenting, we are making available the ability to contribute to the Keep Local Jazz Alive Fund. The fund will help cover the costs of producing the free summer outdoor live jazz presented during the COVID-19 pandemic. Costs like set up, sound engineering, and artists that struggling venues find challenging at this time. Please donate if you plan to attend a jazz series and only if you can, to help us make local live jazz possible. You can contribute via PayPal or Venmo:
PayPal: paypal.me/jazzbuffalo
Venmo: @Jazz249
Many Thanks!!
Charlie “Bird” Parker Centennial Celebration
We will be holding a special time for the Hotel Henry Summer Jazz Series on Saturday, August 29. The date is the actual 100th birthday of the pioneering originator of jazz bebop, Charlie “Bird” Parker. Save the date – we have a special performance by the great saxophonist Dave Schiavone scheduled:
Charlie “Bird” Parker Centennial Celebration ft. Dave Schiavone at Hotel Henry Summer Jazz Series
Saturday, August 29th marks the 100th birth date anniversary of one of the most significant trailblazers in the history of jazz. The centennial of Charlie Parker offers a unique opportunity to pay tribute to the lasting legacy of his significant influence on the art form we call jazz. The alto saxophonist brief time on earth left an indelible mark on how jazz is performed that continues today. Nicknamed “Bird,” he ushered in the bebop sound and era of jazz. The…
National Jazz Artists Charlie Ballantine and Rob Dixon To Make Special Engagement Appearance
In a rarity during this pandemic summer, JazzBuffalo will present an appearance by national recording jazz artists Charlie Ballantine and Rob Dixon on Friday, August 28 at the Hotel Henry Summer Jazz Series. Both have made appearances here before so if you missed them before – don’t this time around. Read more:
Charlie Ballantine Quartet with Special Guest Rob Dixon at Hotel Henry Summer Jazz Series
The Charlie Ballantine quartet featuring Rob Dixon brings their own brand of Americana infused jazz playing music off of their last two albums “Life Is Brief: The Music of Bob Dylan”, “Cold Coffee” and their widely anticipated new release “Vonnegut”, a tribute to the writings of Kurt Vonnegut. Ballantine’s playing has been described by Vintage Guitar Magazine as “beautiful and complex” and hailed by JAZZIZ Magazine as “teeming with intricate grooves and maniacal precision”. Joining him will be Rob Dixon…
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12 International Jazz Live Streams To Watch This Weekend (August 20 – August 24)
More favorite Where To Watch Jazz Live Streams picks here by JazzBuffalo. For solo pianos to duos and trios to view. Including the annual induction of NEA Jazz Masters. Be sure to check out the multiple dates and performers for some of the events and series. For the full listing of jazz live streams happening […]
The Lasting Legacy Of Charlie “Bird” Parker At 100
On Saturday, August 29, the jazz world celebrates the 100th birth date of Charlie “Bird” Parker. The 100th centennial is no ordinary celebration. Parker is a revered figure whose short-lived life carved a lasting stone of innovation in music. His impact continues to influence venerable and budding jazz artists alike more than sixty-five years after […]
Two Uplifting Nights Under Clear Skies At The Hotel Henry Summer Jazz Series
One often-missed fact about living in Buffalo is summer nights can be downright incredible. We had two of those incredible nights this past Thursday and Friday for the Hotel Henry Summer Jazz Series presented by JazzBuffalo. Not only with clear skies but also riveting jazz music. The skies, music, and the locale of the Hotel […]
